First Crusade

In the late 11th century, a call to arms echoed across Europe, igniting a fervor that would shape the course of history. Pope Urban II's impassioned plea at the Council of Clermont in 1095 set in motion the First Crusade, a holy war aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem from Muslim rule. Thousands of knights, peasants, and clergy alike embarked on a perilous journey to the Holy Land, driven by faith, adventure, and the promise of salvation. As these disparate forces converged on Constantinople, they faced not only the challenges of the arduous trek but also the complexities of Byzantine politics and the fierce resistance of the Seljuk Turks. The First Crusade would become a defining moment in medieval history, forever altering the relationship between East and West.

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